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First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.
  • Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the Meeting, it is important that their shares be represented and voted at the Meeting.
  • The proxy statement contains important information regarding the proposed reorganization and shareholders of the Fund are urged to read the proxy statement and accompanying materials carefully.
  • If shareholders have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance voting, they may call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at (866) 796-7172.

First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganization of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund with and into abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Prospectus, Private equity, Suite, Person, Trustee, Meeting, News, AIB (NI), FGB, FTP, AOD, Fund, FINRA, Security (finance), FTA, Investment

Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on October 23, 2023, are entitled to vote at the Meeting.
  • Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the Meeting, it is important that their shares be represented and voted at the Meeting.
  • The proxy statement contains important information regarding the proposed reorganization and shareholders of the Fund are urged to read the proxy statement and accompanying materials carefully.
  • If shareholders have any questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance voting, they may call EQ Fund Solutions, LLC at (866) 796-7172.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 12, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, BDC, Internal Revenue Code, Hamas, New York Stock Exchange, Investment, AIB (NI), FGB, Terrorism, FTP, Federal Reserve, Confluence, ERISA, Risk, Federal, COVID-19, Judgement, Fund, FINRA, Uncertainty, Capital gain, FTA, Infection

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 13, 2023
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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 13, 2023
Professional Services, Finance, Loss, Uncertainty, Vaccine, Infection, FGB, Investment, BDC, Judgement, NYSE, New York Stock Exchange, Hedge fund, Internal Revenue Code section 1031, Confluence, Terrorism, FTA, AIB (NI), Risk, Fund, Internal Revenue Code, FTP, Disease, COVID-19, Capital gain, ERISA, FINRA, Life insurance, Security (finance), Financial adviser, Bank

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Lone Star Bank: A Match Made in Bluebonnet Heaven

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Founded over 16 years ago in Houston, Texas, Lone Star, like FGB, has become known for its stability and service.

Key Points: 
  • Founded over 16 years ago in Houston, Texas, Lone Star, like FGB, has become known for its stability and service.
  • With four branches spanning I-10 from the Greater Houston area to Columbus, Lone Star’s locations will increase FGB’s presence and growth opportunities in the Lone Star State.
  • The Merger Agreement was approved by the board of directors of each of First Guaranty, FGB, and Lone Star.
  • Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC served as financial advisor and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as legal advisor to Lone Star.

First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund Declares its Quarterly Distribution of $0.0825 Per Share

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FGB) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per share.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Portfolio Manager Update for First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that Confluence Investment Management LLC ("Confluence"), investment sub-advisor for the First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: FGB) (the "Fund"), will release an update on the market and the Fund for financial professionals and investors.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announced today that Confluence Investment Management LLC ("Confluence"), investment sub-advisor for the First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: FGB) (the "Fund"), will release an update on the market and the Fund for financial professionals and investors.
  • The Fund pursues these investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its managed assets in a portfolio of securities of specialty finance and other financial companies that the Fund's investment sub-advisor believes offer attractive opportunities for income and capital appreciation.
  • FTA is the supervisor of the First Trust unit investment trusts, while FTP is the sponsor.
  • FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units.